Oops, I did it again! Today is the first anniversary of my surgery for my first broken wrist. I broke my left wrist on March 7, 2020 and on March 11 had a plate and some screws put in to…
Category: Running
My running journey and tips for runners
Heat-related Illness: Know the Signs
In my last blog, ”The Heat is On!”, I discussed acclimating your body to exercising in hot weather. While most people can safely do this, I always recommend talking to your healthcare provider if you have any medical conditions that…
The Heat is On! Exercising When It’s Hot as Blazes Outdoors
Depending on where you live, your opportunities to exercise indoors may be limited. I just got back to going to my gym, and within two weeks of my decision to start going (wearing my mask, of course), they had to…
My Running Journey, Part 3: With a Little Help From My Friends
For Part 1 click here. For Part 2 click here. In the first 2 parts of My Running Journey, I described my journey as pretty much a solo effort. I did the training alone, I came up with my own plan,…
Incontinence: An Urgent Matter
An interview with a specialist in pelvic floor disorders Note to readers: this post has been updated with Kim Bryant’s new email and website information. There was a time when nobody talked about things like bladder leaks, fecal incontinence or…
Becoming an Endurance Runner After 50—Is It Too Late?
Based on the women in my running group, 50 is definitely not too late to start running and competing in races. Several of my amazing running friends started running after 50. They have run marathons and ultra-marathons, on the road and on trails. I…
My Running Journey, Part 2: From Runner to Racer
For Part 1, click here. When I first signed up to run a half marathon, my goal was to run the whole distance and finish in less than 4 hours (the race limit.) I was running now, but very slowly. My average…
My Running Journey, Part 1: Starting to Run
Before I begin sharing my experiences with running, I would like to explain why I am sharing this. I simply want other women to know that they, too, can do this! Disclaimer: always check with your healthcare provider before attempting a new exercise…
Planning to run: the power of a good plan
Most successful endeavors begin with a vision. An architect knows what kind of building she wants to design. An entrepreneur has an idea for a unique business. A runner wants to complete her first 10K race. How successful will they be without a good…